Donald Trump has pushed for a dramatic change to one of America’s oldest financial traditions, the US dollar. For the first time in history, a sitting US president’s name is set to appear on official American currency, replacing a long-standing practice that dates back to 1861. The White House has backed the decision, with Treasury officials, including Scott Bessent, defending it as a symbolic step ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Supporters within the MAGA camp are calling it a bold assertion of leadership and national identity, a mark of economic strength and political dominance. But critics aren’t holding back. Across social media and political circles, the move is being labelled as unprecedented, with accusations of self-promotion and concerns over breaking institutional norms. WATCH

A major security scare has erupted in Washington after multiple unidentified drones were spotted flying over Fort McNair, a US military base that houses top cabinet officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The drone sightings triggered emergency discussions at the White House, with officials reviewing security protocols and even considering relocating key leaders. So far, the origin of the drones remains unknown.